Nursing Home in Etowah, TN · CMS Data August 2026

Starr Regional Health &Amp; Rehabilitation

How Does Starr Regional Health &Amp; Rehabilitation Rate?

Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation is a 88-bed for-profit nursing home in Etowah, TN. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.0 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on January 14, 2026, cited 1 health deficiency.

CMS overall rating: 5 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 4.0 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 1
Certified beds: 88

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

886 Hwy 411 North
Etowah, TN 37331

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	5 of 5	Much above average
Health inspections	4 of 5	Above average
Staffing	3 of 5	Average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	4 of 5	Above average
Quality for short-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	4.0 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.8 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.0 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	3.3 hours	3.3 hours

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation
Last standard health inspection	January 14, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	1
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	2 totaling $8,697
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	16%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	33%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	4.8%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	4.3%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	9.0%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	1.1%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	18%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation
Certified beds	88
Average residents per day	55
Ownership	For profit - Corporation
Legal business name	ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC
Chain or affiliated group	LIFEPOINT HEALTH (8 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	March 1992
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Tennessee's Tennessee Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (877-236-0013) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Tennessee.